Patent Law

Patent Counsel - Large Corporation - Alameda, Calif.

By Dennis Crouch

Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., an innovator of technology that enables very small sample, virtually painless, glucose testing for people with diabetes, has an opening for a beginning or mid level patent attorney with mechanical, electro/mechanical and/or medical device experience and a thorough knowledge of patent law.

Responsibilities:
? Preparing, filing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications and managing a large patent portfolio, including managing outside counsel.
? Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
? Candidate should have a demonstrated ability to perform freedom to operate studies, and extensive experience in infringement and validity analysis is essential.
? Experience with inter-partes/ex-parte proceedings in the Patent Office is desirable.
? Close working relationship with the technical staff and with outside counsel.

Qualifications:
? Patent Attorney with at least 3-5 years of experience as a patent practitioner primarily engaged in patent prosecution, either in a law firm or in-house is required, preferably in the medical device field.
? Admission in a State Bar Association and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are required.
? A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, and/or strong medical device experience.
? J.D. Required

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA.

Contact:
To apply for this position, please submit your application online. To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us online.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Alameda, California

Full post as published by Patent Law Jobs by Patently-O on September 23, 2008 (boomark / email).